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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lê (ranked 49 p4p, 217 weight class) and Stupid Tattoo Guy (ranked 3 p4p, 17 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stupid Tattoo Guy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattoo Guy moves away.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Tattoo Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tattoo Guy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lê on the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lê moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Lê cracks Tattoo Guy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê scores with a nice body kick.
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lê to the mat! Lê manages to get full guard.
Lê pushes Tattoo Guy off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Lê misses its target.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Tattoo Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê throws a wild body kick that Tattoo Guy sees coming a mile off.
Tattoo Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattoo Guy moves away.
Tattoo Guy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Tattoo Guy checks the leg kick.
Tattoo Guy lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Lê digs a good hook to Tattoo Guy's body.
Lê throws a sloppy head kick and Tattoo Guy moves out of range easily.
Lê has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tattoo Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Lê's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tattoo Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lê throws a front kick that sends Tattoo Guy stumbling back into the cage.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lê throws a jab when Tattoo Guy was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lê moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lê is looking to wear down Tattoo Guy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tattoo Guy on the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê moves forwards but Tattoo Guy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tattoo Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Tattoo Guy needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Tattoo Guy misses its intended target.
Tattoo Guy slips a straight right by Lê.
Tattoo Guy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tattoo Guy dips to his left and cracks Lê with an uppercut!
Tattoo Guy misses with a body punch
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê works Tattoo Guy's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lê wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Tattoo Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tattoo Guy with the counter takedown but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Lê slips a jab from Tattoo Guy.
Nice shot by Lê.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab to Lê's midsection.
Tattoo Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tattoo Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tattoo Guy's knee momentarily.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Tattoo Guy's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tattoo Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy is defended easily by Lê.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Tattoo Guy moves away and avoids it.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Lê sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lê tries to land a body kick
so Tattoo Guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tattoo Guy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lê is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tattoo Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tattoo Guy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattoo Guy throwing strikes from guard but Lê blocks nicely.
Tattoo Guy throws a strike but Lê rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tattoo Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattoo Guy checks a low kick from Lê.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Lê looks for the body kick but Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Tattoo Guy persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lê defending well as Tattoo Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Tattoo Guy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tattoo Guy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Tattoo Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Tattoo Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tattoo Guy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy scores with a one two! Lê had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tattoo Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lê's waist but Lê gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tattoo Guy off to one side.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tattoo Guy stalks Lê and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lê's face. Lê staggers backwards, shaken.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tattoo Guy throws out the jab.
Tattoo Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lê throws an off balance right hand
letting Tattoo Guy counter with a right hand.
Lê throws the left hand but Tattoo Guy avoids the punch easily.
Tattoo Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Tattoo Guy throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Tattoo Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy lands with an overhand left.
Lê takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Tattoo Guy avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tattoo Guy shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Lê misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lê thuds his right hand into Tattoo Guy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lê works Tattoo Guy's body with a nice hook.
Lê throws a hook but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
A little jabbing left from Tattoo Guy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Tattoo Guy circles away.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tattoo Guy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tattoo Guy takes one on the button.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Tattoo Guy is just out of range.
Tattoo Guy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lê counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tattoo Guy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick there by Lê.
Tattoo Guy throws a one two combo.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Tattoo Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lê blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lê tries to work over Tattoo Guy's front leg with a kick but Tattoo Guy checks it.
Lê takes the fight into the clinch.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Lê.
Tattoo Guy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tattoo Guy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lê pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tattoo Guy is breathing heavily.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Tattoo Guy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Tattoo Guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lê connects with a body shot that sends Tattoo Guy's belly button to the back.
Lê lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Tattoo Guy down.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tattoo Guy throws out the jab.
And Lê counters with a quick kick to the body but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range.
Tattoo Guy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tattoo Guy takes a step back to recover.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê gets caught napping as Tattoo Guy dives in and scores a takedown. Lê manages to retain guard.
Lê pushes Tattoo Guy off and gets back to his feet.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tattoo Guy can do to turn this around?
Tattoo Guy avoids the body shot from Lê.
Tattoo Guy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tattoo Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tattoo Guy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lê's head.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê connects with a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lê has time to react.
Tattoo Guy throws a combination. Lê tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tattoo Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Lê counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lê is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tattoo Guy.
Lê works the jab nicely.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Tattoo Guy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Tattoo Guy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tattoo Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê misses with a low kick as Tattoo Guy jumps back.
Lê wants to slow Tattoo Guy down by chopping away at his legs.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tattoo Guy on the side of the head.
Lê throws a jab when Tattoo Guy was well out of range.
Lê throws the left hand but Tattoo Guy avoids the punch easily.
Tattoo Guy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lê defends it well.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy blocks a jab.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Tattoo Guy finds it's way through Lê's defenses.
Lê thuds a left hand into Tattoo Guy's body.
Nice defenses there by Tattoo Guy.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Tattoo Guy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tattoo Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tattoo Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lê throws a push kick but Tattoo Guy slaps the foot to one side.
Tattoo Guy misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Tattoo Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Lê tries to sprawl but Tattoo Guy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a head shot. Lê uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tattoo Guy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tattoo Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tattoo Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tattoo Guy is trying to work for a kimura but Lê is defending well.
Lê avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tattoo Guy.
Lê regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tattoo Guy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lê looking for a sweep. Not yet Lê, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy with a nice head shot there.
Lê lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tattoo Guy working a defensive guard here.
Tattoo Guy keeping full guard, as Lê tries to pass.
Lê won't allow Tattoo Guy to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tattoo Guy is on top in guard.
Lê utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tattoo Guy throws an elbow that misses. Lê uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tattoo Guy's guard. Nice move by Lê!
Tattoo Guy wants to sweep here but Lê controlling him for the moment.
Tattoo Guy is still trying to improve position.
Tattoo Guy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quân Lê.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lê, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!
Stupid Tattoo Guy was interviewed post fight and said 'Underweight cheater.'.
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